Why should we care?
SCS’s ability to provide a quality, equitable education is being undercut by high teacher turnover and year-long teaching vacancies, as well as significant maintenance deficiencies within the schools, all of which leads to higher financial, educational, and health costs. A lack of access to wraparound services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, and nurses inhibits the successful treatment of trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Abuse, neglect, and trauma significantly increase the likelihood of suspensions, juvenile criminal behavior, and incarceration. With a median age four years below the national average, Memphis’s population can support economic development, but only if we provide children in our community access to opportunities and support.
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Equipping people of faith and goodwill to organize communities for systemic change through collective action.
Time & Location
Feb 22, 2023, 5:00 PM – Feb 23, 2023, 7:00 PM
First Congo, 1000 Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
About the event
MICAH, Stand for Children, MEF, and Momentum Memphis Coalition invites you to learn more about the 3rd Grade Retention Law that went into effect this year, and help us push back against it so our 3rd graders can succeed!
We have rescheduled the Town Hall to Wed. Feb 22nd 5-7pm since our previous date conflicted with parent/teacher conference night. We know parent/teacher conferences are important for a child's success and encourage all parents and teachers to participate!
Plan to join us on the NEW DATE Wed. Feb 22nd, 5-7pm at First Congo. To help with our planning, register here!
Upcoming Events
Sat, Dec 13Beale St.Bring your joy. Bring your people. Let’s show Memphis what community power looks like. 💜✊🏾
Sun, Dec 14Gaisman Community CenterCanvass with us in the Berclair neighborhood to spread the word about the Posada being hosted by Memphis For All, V901, and TIRRC!
Multiple DatesThu, Dec 18Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchBetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.
Sun, Mar 01Scarrett Bennett CenterGamaliel Network's National Leadership Training will only be offered ONE time in 2026!
Upcoming Events
- Sat, Dec 13Beale St.Bring your joy. Bring your people. Let’s show Memphis what community power looks like. 💜✊🏾
- Sun, Dec 14Gaisman Community CenterCanvass with us in the Berclair neighborhood to spread the word about the Posada being hosted by Memphis For All, V901, and TIRRC!
- Multiple DatesThu, Dec 18Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchBetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.
- Sun, Mar 01Scarrett Bennett CenterGamaliel Network's National Leadership Training will only be offered ONE time in 2026!